December 2021 - Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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December 2021
West Valley
Lutheran Thrift Shop
10615 West Peoria Ave., Sun City Words of Gratitude From:
http://www.wvlutheranthrift.com/ • Thompson Ranch Elementary
(623) 815-7061 • Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
With the disbursement of this year’s third quarter grant checks, • Navajo Lutheran Mission
we achieved an incredible milestone – the disbursement of • Lutheran Disaster Response
$10M (yep, 10 MILLION dollars) in grants since the Thrift Shop • California Lutheran University
opened. This accomplishment is a testament to the vision of • ELCA Foundation Endowment Fund
the Thrift Shop’s founders and the commitment of hundreds of • Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
volunteers throughout the years. Because of the flood in the
• ELCA World Hunger
shop and the subsequent repairs needed, we had to postpone
• West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop
the Community Celebration we were planning until after the
holidays. Watch for more information in January, 2022 relating to • Retired Pastors Conference
this upcoming event.
December Gratitude Gift:
Another Year, Another Challenge
ELCA Good Gifts
As if the pandemic wasn’t enough to make 2020 a challenge,
we have added the Great Flood of 2021 to our list of things that ELCA Good Gifts, the
keep a job interesting! On Saturday, October 2nd, repair men designated Lord of Life
working on the fire suppression system blew the main pipe Gratitude Gift recipient for
gasket and water ran through the Shop for about an hour. We December, supports programs
were able to reopen in a week, even though we still have in 83 countries that help
extensive repairs to complete. We are ever so thankful for our people build better lives. Good
volunteers and the resilience they demonstrate when things go Gifts provides everything from malaria
awry. We returned to full service in mid-November. education and prevention, to disaster
response, to “starting points” that range from
Additional Volunteers Needed a dozen baby chicks at $10, to a goat at $50,
to a village well at $2,500.
• Truck Workers – Drivers and Movers
• Watch and Clock Processing and Repair ELCA Good Gifts are a creative, meaningful
• Sewing Machine Processing and Repair way to support the ministries of the ELCA that
• Camera Processing and Repair mean the most to you and your loved ones.
• Auction Item Researchers These gifts are real examples from projects
• Linen Processors currently supported through ELCA
• Auction & Jewelry Counter Attendants churchwide ministries: the ELCA Fund for
Leaders, ELCA Global Church Sponsorship,
• Rug Processors
ELCA New Congregations, ELCA Vision for
• Cashiers – especially on Saturdays
Mission, ELCA World Hunger, Disability
Days and hours are very flexible; we can use help whenever Ministries and Lutheran Disaster Response.
you are available.
You can get a catalog in the office or from the
Hours of Operation counters in the Narthex. Read more online at
https://community.elca.org/elcagoodgifts.
We are open 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday through Friday and
9:00 am-4:00 pm on Saturdays. Donations are accepted on
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Donations are THANK YOU!
accepted at our Red Door in the back of our building; just ring
the doorbell for a volunteer to help you. Thanks to everyone who
donated to the wheelbarrow
Keep up with the WVLTS on Facebook: soup collection in October.
www.facebook.com/westvalleylutheranthriftshop/
Because of your generosity,
we were able to send 673
Collections cans of soup to the Valley View Food Bank.
Congratulations to the We love your donations! Thanks, too, for the drivers who come in each
members of Lord of Life. In Please remember to put all
October, you responded with week to deliver the food from the wheelbarrow
donations in bags or boxes
1027.2 lbs. of food for the prior to putting and the shopping cart. There are so many
Food Bank. Thank you them in the behind the scenes acts of kindness to help
for your response to Donation those in need.
their continual need. Center. The wheelbarrow will return in January 2022!
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Service of Remembrance
Pastor Kim will be offering an in-person Service of Remembrance, on Wednesday,
December 15th at 5:00 pm. This service is purposely geared toward those who have
lost loved ones. The holidays can be especially difficult for those who are grieving.
This service is designed to help us remember these loved ones and celebrate
Christmas. If you have any questions please call Pastor Kim at (623) 584-2000.
Our annual “Dinner for 6 or 7…” program will continue in 2022! This is a wonderful way to get to know each other.
Dinners are held in members’ homes in January, February, and March 2022. The hosts provide the entrée and
beverage. Guests bring a salad or dessert and/or other items as desired. Members will host for one month and be
guests for the other two months. Singles and couples are invited to participate.
You may sign up through December 6 by sending an email to: sheila@lolaz.org with the following information:
1. Your name
2. Street address
3. Email address
4. Phone number
5. Which month you prefer to host
6. Which service you usually attend (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8:30am or Sunday 10:30am)
7. Optional: Are you vaccinated for COVID-19? If you choose to communicate your vaccination status, we will
group people accordingly
You will receive group contact information in December so hosts can schedule the dinners.
If you have questions or need more information about this program, please contact the coordinator Suk-King Yiu-
Gering. Her contact information is available through the online church directory or by calling the church office.
Please follow CDC and LOL COVID-19, health and safety guidelines. Our current pandemic situation prompts us to
be flexible and creative in the format of “dinner gatherings”. This might be the year for brunch or lunch on the
patio!
It’s Poinsettia Time!
You can order your Christmas poinsettias by using the poinsettia envelopes on
the counters in the Narthex, and also in the church office. The cost is $15.00. Deadline
is Wednesday, December 16. You may designate this as a memorial or honorarium.
The poinsettias will be available for pickup after the Christmas Day worship service.
Coffee Hour on Sunday mornings
between services are starting up again!
We would appreciate volunteers to help
serve coffee and provide store bought
treats. Please contact Sheila in the
Church office if you can help. Thank you!
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Nadaburg Schools: Supplies Needed
There is a box in the donation center in the Social Hall hallway to receive needed school supplies, including
crayons, #2 pencils, white and colored copy paper, lined writing paper, composition books, highlighters, Sharpies
and white or colored construction paper. Thanks to all who have already given and to all who will give.
To learn about ways to be helpful to the district schools, contact Jack Sellers through your church directory or call
the church office for contact information.
Pet Surgical Recovery (Part 2: The First Night Home)
The first night home following surgery, for both dogs and cats,
is a nervous one for their human guardians. Creating a proper
environment goes a long way in aiding both humans and pets
through the recovery process.
The environment a recovering pet comes home to should be
comfortable and non-accessible to other pets or children, as
postsurgical pets are still influenced by the anesthesia. Place
them in a confined room such as a bedroom or bathroom with
the door open and a baby gate serving as a barrier;
understanding that they need their privacy. It is also important
that that they are observed as they rest. If that is not possible,
create an enclosed area with a pen in a quiet area.
Ensure that they have a comfortable place to sleep, be it on
their beds or comfy blankets. Additionally, place the bedding
on tile or wood flooring; pets enjoy cooling off their abdomens
by stretching out on cool surfaces soothing the surgical site.
Keep the bed low and prevent them from jumping. Ideally, their recovery space should be free of shelving,
kitchen islands, and other elevated objects. Initially, your pet will be tired and unsteady, possible causing a fall.
The act of climbing and/or jumping may irritate any stitches or painful sites. Alternatively, a large crate can be
used during the recovery period.
A couple of extra provisions need to be considered in making a cat-friendly recovery environment: lighting and
litter. Cats having had anesthesia are unusually sensitive to light. Dim the lights in their resting area or turn them
off until the anesthesia wears off. If that is not an option, a domed bed offers some escape from the light. Place the
litter box in the same confined room or enclosed area. Discontinue regular cat litter for at least a week after
surgery. Commercial litters can infiltrate into the incision and cause an infection, especially in male cats. Shredded
newspaper and long-grain rice are suitable alternatives but require a daily cleaning protocol.
Stomachs of both cats and dogs are sensitive after anesthesia and vomiting may occur. Food and water should be
offered, but in smaller amounts. A dog’s first meal should be bland and easily digestible. The clinic may have
provided a prescription food such as Hills ID or Purina EN, foods that are gentle on the stomach and ideal after
surgery, even bowel surgery. If he does not like the prescription food, try a white meat: chicken, turkey, or cod
with a side of boiled white rice. Failing that, skip the first night’s meal and offer him his regular diet the next
morning. Upon arriving home, give your dog three-quarters of his normal amount of water. Avoid too much
consumption at once. His system has been empty for nearly 24 hours and the sudden impact of a bowlful may
induce vomiting. If he is intent on drinking hardily, ration the water and allow him a teacup full every half hour for
two hours, after which he can drink freely.
Offer your cat half her normal portion of both food and water when getting home. If she does not vomit, return to
her regular diet the next day. If she does vomit, remove her food and leave only a small amount of water. Again,
start her with a small amount of water in the morning. If vomiting continues or diarrhea begins, call the
postoperative care line. Understand that it is common for cats to refuse food the night of surgery. If she does not
eat, give her normal amount of food and water the following day.
Questions about your pet’s behavior, health or life situation? We might be able to help.
Please call Skip Rickmeyer through your church directory or call the church office for contact information.
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Library Lines Attention Thrivent Members!
I don’t know about you, but I It is time to apply for the sponsorship of your
feel this year just flew by! One Action Grants for 2021 (up to $250). The deadline
of our next acquisitions for the for 2021 is the middle of December. In 2022 you
library is going to be puzzles of will be able to sponsor two additional grants.
(hopefully) 25, 50, and 100
pieces. We don't have this size Each year, Benefit Members can apply to sponsor two events for
yet, but they are coming. service or fundraising projects. At Lord of Life, we have benefited
These should be helpful for from seventeen projects to date in 2021. There are needs which
those whose eyesight might be failing, hand can be fulfilled with grants including Desert Oasis, Nadaburg,
coordination is slipping or maybe those who and Thompson Ranch Elementary Schools. Due to increased
want to finish in one sitting. These might also enrollment, the need for school supplies and nutritional treats
be good for those who find a fidget blanket has increased. The Quilting program at LOL needs sewing
helpful. Right now, we have an abundance of supplies and batting for quilts created for young people and
larger sized puzzles. If your family needs them
family members now that the cooler season is arriving. Lutheran
a bit longer than the time specified, feel free
Social Services of the Southwest has holiday programs for
to keep them longer! Just return them when
you are done and we’re good! I’ve always said clients and new refugee families. You may know of other needs
I would love to see the library shelves EMPTY! in our community that you could address.
That means people are finding our offerings If you need assistance in applying for grants, contact Glenn
useful! Remember all the DVDs (oh, and Austad or Cathy Melville through the church directory or Marlena
books!) that are available; even some for your
Del Rosario, Engagement Leader for Thrivent at (480)737-7432
grandchildren! Please help empty our shelves
for assistance.
for Christmas! May God shower your family
with Blessings and Happy Reading! Thank you for sharing and your generosity.
Visitation Choir has started once again. We go to Sante, Brookdale, The Park and soon to Benevilla on the first and
third Thursdays of each month. We have so much fun doing this. We often think we get more out of it than the
residents we sing to. Barb Chase keeps us informed with reminders, etc.
On Wednesday, December 1, at the Lord of Life Christmas Party at Briarwood, we will have SoSco playing flute
and guitar.
Sonoran Sounds will treat us to an Advent Choral Concert on Wednesday, December 8 at 5:00 pm. This all-
women's group is made up of West Valley sopranos and altos, several of which are from our congregation. You'll
want to hear them at this festive time. This is a freewill offering.
We want to welcome the number of people who have joined the Lord of Life Music Programs: Sunday morning
choirs, Saturday song leaders, JuBELLation, Visitation Choir, Glory Singers (starting in January), A Capella Singers,
instrumentalists, and vocalists. We are also VERY thankful for the many of you who have made yourselves
available through the years. You are amazing for bringing your time, talents, ideas, and joy as you bless us! Thank
You!
On Tuesday, December 14, at 3:00 pm, we will have Noel Music for and by anyone in the congregation who would
like to perform a special piece without a huge audience. This can be vocalists, pianists, sax, clarinet, harmonica
etc. Please come and enjoy. We'll probably be in the Social Hall. This is sponsored by our Arts and Crafts Group
which only meets a few times per year.
If you want to sing and hear Christmas Carols, don't overlook Christmas Eve with services at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and
7:00 pm; Christmas Day (Saturday) at 10:00 am and 5:00 pm; December 26 (Sunday) at 8:30 am and 10:30 am; the
following weekend, January 1, 5:00 pm, January 2, at 8:30 am and 10:30 am - that's singing Christmas Carols 44
times, if you so choose.
We don't usually send congratulations to the parents until after the baby is born, therefore during Advent, we
generally wait for Jesus' birth before we sing all our favorite carols (Visitation Choir will sing the familiar carols
before Christmas).
We are not having a Christmas Concert by our choirs this year. Some years we have a concert closer to Easter.
This year we are planning a program on Wednesday and Thursday, February 23 and 24, and we will publish more
on that later.
On January 22, after Saturday worship, we will have outstanding barbershop choruses perform a concert at 7:00
pm. Two of our members, Marsha and Bill Shaw, are members of these national choruses performing for us. Look
for more information on this in the weeks to come.
Blessings for a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s. You bless so many people including Dave & me.
—Gloria Lien, Minister of Music
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News of Our
Members
Membership Count
as of November 15, 2021
Full 794
Associate 294
Total 1088
Units 745
In Memoriam
Phyllis Bristol
Neva Anderson
Joan Jordan
Jane Woolley
Willy Stelter
Hospitalized since
last LifeLines
John Staupe
Charles Stotts
Christi Rich
Ken Stacey
Charlene Farwell
JoAnn Spangler
Terry Horst
Connie Minnes
Removal from
Membership
Lyle and Holly Rossing
Sandra Nesvick
Russ and Carol Fleet
Susan Kluth
Joyce Sapik
Contributions While Self-Quarantined Plan Ahead - End of Year Giving Information
In this time of uncertainty, it is important to Thank you for your generous support of Lord of Life Lutheran
remember it still takes this community to keep Church! This article is to help you plan your end of year giving
the church doors open and working in the if you wish to receive contribution credit for gifts in 2021.
world. Please remember to continue your Due to the IRS rules for compliance with GAAP, we will only be
contribution by: able to accepts gifts for contribution credit in 2021 if the
Texting LOLAZGIVE to 77977 following are true:
Donate online at www.lolaz.org/donate
Use BillPay from your bank 1) We physically receive the gift by midnight on 12/31/2021
Consider asking your financial planner (mailbox by church office entrance)
about a qualified charitable distribution 2) A mailed gift is dated AND postmarked on or before
from your IRA or 401K 12/31/2021
Mail your contribution to us at 13724 W. 3) A gift from distributions such as an IRA is also to be dated
Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 AND postmarked by 12/31/2021
Drop your contribution in the mailbox next
to the front door of the office! We too must strictly comply with the IRS regulations. Not
Please note that all electronic forms of giving adhering to these rules will be flagged as Regulatory Non-
are protected and secured by PCI compliant Compliance in an audit. Look for more information to come as
methods. we get closer to the end of the year!
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Feed My Starving Children is Back! Save The Date
We are so happy to announce that after a year in which COVID cancelled so many
things, LOL will again host a packing event for Feed My Starving Children in
February, 2022. Packing will take place on Friday and Saturday, February 18 & 19,
2022. Mark these dates on your calendar! Signing up to pack will be different this
year due to Covid. If possible, sign up with a group of 10 people so you know with
whom you’ll be working. If you sign up individually, you must be willing to be placed at a table with other packers.
Wearing masks will be recommended, but NOT REQUIRED. The FMSC committee is hard at work with planning
and preparations and we can use your help. Please consider joining us in doing God’s work to feed hungry
children. To volunteer or get more information, contact Shirlee Lansing through the church directory or call the
office.
Men’s Caring & Sharing Men’s Book Group
Men’s Caring & Sharing, which meets on The December meeting will be the second
Monday mornings, chooses to care for Tuesday of December, December 14th at 10:00
each other and share their thoughts and am, and we will try something different. World
concerns. We have a “hybrid” format for War II has been a tremendous topic of interest
meetings—you can join us online or in for recent literature, both historical and for fiction
person. Meetings are at
as well. The particularly insightful trend in recent fiction has focused
9:00 am every Monday.
on the impact of war on the women of the world. This time YOU will
If you wish to join via
pick the WWII book you wish to talk about, and we will see how this
Zoom, contact Glenn
format works. Also, to promote the Christmas season, bring ONE
Austad through your
church directory or call wrapped book and we will exchange them. This need not be a new
the church office for book; it might even be one you just want to get rid of and there is no
contact info. need to say whom it is from.
Hello from the LOL Book Discussion Group!
The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, December 20, 1:00 pm at Lord of Life. The
current selection is The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom.
This memoir tells the story of not only Sarah M. Bloom’s very own special family, but of a
special house, a home that loomed so large a part of the integral history of New Orleans.
At this meeting, the group will celebrate with treats and a book exchange; please bring a wrapped book and
treats to share.
December blessings,
—Gail Muehling
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Wednesday, December 1 Wednesday, December 8 Monday, December 13
Esther Naomi Miriam Anna
10:00 am 1:00 pm Noon
Sheila Johnson-Soma’s Home Lord of Life Conference Room Contact: Nancy Ahrens
Contact: Sheila Johnson-Soma Contact: Mary Dunford
Monday, December 6 Monday, December 20
Thursday, December 9
Hannah Ruth Deborah
10:00 am 10:00 am 9:30 am
Lord of Life Conference Room Lord of Life Conference Room
Lord of Life Classroom 2
Contact: Janet Horst
Contact: Lynn Norton Contact: Shari Jones
Monday, December 6 Friday, December 10
Rachel Friday, December 10
Sarah Days For Girls
11:15 am
11:00 am 8:30 am
Briarwood Country Club
Contact: Bettye Minnix Contact: Geri Skogen Lord of Life Social Hall
Contact: Shari Jones
Monday, December 8 Monday, December 13
Priscilla Katherine Thursday, December 16
9:30 am 9:30 am Executive Board
Lord of Life Conference Room Lord of Life Conference Room 10:00 am
Contact: Carolyn Garry Contact: Marcia Steil Lord of Life Conference Room
Women’s Ministry News
We had a wonderful Thankoffering Service and lunch on Nov 12. Suki Kisling, the Grand Canyon Synod
Ambassador and seven ladies from Yuma, Arizona, joined the fifty-two women who attended. Our service
project was the homeless; we collected fifty-five pairs of socks. Nancy Laible spoke at the lunch about her
recent trip to Kenya where she took 10 suitcases full of baby quilts and Days for Girls Kits, which were made
here at Lord of Life. We are so blessed to be able to provide these items directly to those in need.
We also held our Annual Meeting. We want to thank Geri Skogen for being our Vice-President, we all appreciate
her talent and making things fun. We installed Janet Horst as Vice-President (first term) and Charlene Farwell as
Treasurer (second term). Please thank each of them when you see them. Shari Jones, President and Judy
Stacey, Secretary have one year remaining. We want to thank all the volunteers who helped with the
Thankoffering lunch, we can’t do this without your help. Thank You! Thank You!
I’d like to tell you a little more about Days for Girls.
How can I be involved?
• You can join us for a work day. We meet the 2nd Friday of the month at 8:30 am at Lord of Life in the Social
Hall. Sewers and non-sewers are welcome.
• You can take things home to work on. We use sewers and non-sewers to do all kinds of tasks.
• Pray for this effort: that our kits make a difference in the lives of the girls who receive them.
What do we need?
• Colored wash cloths (cheap ones)
• Girls sized underwear (medium and large) colored preferred, no animals
• Flannel yardage
• Cotton yardage or fat quarters
• Travel Soaps
• Donations – we buy supplies and PUL (waterproof fabric) for the kits
For more information, contact Shari Jones through the church directory or call the office.
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Women’s Overnight Retreat: Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
Cave Creek, AZ | Sunday, February 27 and Monday, February 28
Father Greg Adolph from St. Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Parish in Sierra Vista, AZ and Pastor Kim
Sterner will lead us through our theme, “Forgiveness: Love, Hope, Grace and Faith.” All women are welcome.
Registration forms will be available in January and due Sunday, February 13.
Event registration begins at 2:30 pm on Sunday. We’ll hear four messages from Pastor Kim and Father Greg. In
between, we’ll sing, share stories, laugh, enjoy nature, crafts, quiet and conversation. We will enjoy a dinner,
breakfast, and lunch, and as always, fellowship. We will close with a communion service and depart at 3:30 PM
on Monday. Our in-kind gift is to be determined. Registrants will receive a letter with more details.
Lord of Life Travelers Update
There will be a meeting for those traveling on the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Hawaiian
Island Cruise in January 2022 at Lord of Life Conference Room on December 12, 2021 at
6:30 pm. There are a limited number of staterooms still available for anyone wishing to
join us for this 7-night cruise round trip from Honolulu visiting the four major islands of
Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and Hawaii.
There will be a meeting for those traveling on the Viking Homelands Ocean Cruise in
July 2022 in the Social Hall on December 19, 2021 at 6:30 pm. This is a 14-night cruise
departing on July 23, 2022 on the Viking Mars from Stockholm visiting 10 countries and
cruising the Baltic Sea, ending in Bergen, Norway August 6, 2022.
For more information, please contact Karen or Tom Teichman through your church directory or call the church
office for contact information.
Welcome to our two newest staff members!
Richard Stiles, Custodian
Judie Bailey, Administrative Assistant - Finance
Giving Tree 2021: Please Return Wrapped Gifts by December 6th
It was such a joy to see the Christmas Giving Trees with tags for 174 children on
display once again this year during the first two weeks of November, and we thank
you for your generous response! Your gifts and donations allow us the privilege of
delivering Christmas joy to 101 families this month. Within those families are 174
children who will receive a wrapped gift, along with 151 teens and 37 seniors who
will each be receiving a gift bag containing a Walmart Gift Card, lip balm and socks.
In addition to the gifts, each family will also receive a Food City voucher and a
Family Game Night box containing a Dominoes game, popcorn, cocoa and candy
canes, plus a board book and juice box for preschoolers, to encourage family fun
time together.
Our talented and devoted LOL quilting group has once again created a beautiful
handmade quilt for each family, as well as 9 crib quilts for infants and 33 lap quilts
for seniors.
Thank you for 23 years of so generously supporting this program and sharing the Hope of Christmas with our
neighbors in need!
The Congregational Council is responsible for the financial matters of the church. To accomplish this, the position
of Treasurer is of prime importance; it ensures the Council can make informed and prudent decisions. Dean
Lewellen has served admirably for a total of sixteen years and has done an outstanding job. He is stepping down
from the position at the end of November. I personally thank you, Dean, for your service in this essential position.
Taking Dean’s place is Jerry Solomon. Jerry brings a wealth of experience to the job, and I look forward to
working with him. Thanks for stepping up, Jerry.
As I write this, the 40th Anniversary Committee is in the final preparation for the gala dinner commemorating 40
years of the church. A special thanks to the committee for their work in hosting the dinner and in all the events
leading up to this finale.
We will soon be voting for candidates to replace members of the Council who have reached term limits. Each
year, a part of the Council ‘terms out’ and is replaced. Being on the Council is a great way to serve the church, to
get to know the workings of the church, and to make new friends. If you are interested in serving in the future,
please make your desires known to Pastor Steve during the coming year.
—Gary Kakert, Council President
01 Heidi Hartman 10 Ellie Lasiter 19 Dean Bender 24 Dorothy Gaver
Frank Stoll 11 Carol Akason Jerry Gorden Bob Sauer
Marie Taylor Mary Anderson Barbara Heller Diane Seegers
02 Jeanne Turner Pat Eide Shirley Saathoff Donna Kirk
03 Nellie Brown Suk-King Yiu-Gering 20 Jerry Brantner 26 Phyllis Nelson
Nancy Hewes 12 Thelma Brown Sue Johnson Lis Trent
04 Chris Harris Jim Haller Dick Ruthenbeck Kevin Meyer
Anrie Rehmann Natalie Ray Gayle Snyder 28 Marilyn Carhart
Martina Watkins 13 Lorna Boline Gwen Mekus 29 Donna Ruck
John McCorkle Wayne Houdek 21 Ann McAlpin 30 Marsh Adams
05 Janie Nordling 14 Gary Boline Nancy Seibert Chuck Saddoris
Dianne Wuethrich Kathy Greenberg Jim Oksol Peter Sersland
Kathleen Derrick 15 Mason Minnes 23 Bob Bjornaas Paul Atkins
06 Sharon Walters Kathy Yagami Dona Brauer 31 Dean Carlson
07 Jim Hackbarth Jane Brambilla Merry Ewert Shirley Cash
Darnell Lundstrom 17 Peggy Bittner Carol Gonyer Carol Schiff
08 Ellen Danielsen Carl Burchill Carol Koffel
Dave Melby Jerry Gaulke
Bob Rasmussen 18 Jim Braun
Cindy Smith Sandy Christensen
09 Laurey Hanson Diane Landers
Sue Pedersen Carole Oien
Audrey Reinhart George Schaefer
10Lord of Life Gleaners
It’s time to start thinking about getting your citrus picked. Your Lord of Life Gleaners
will be back working again this year, Tuesday mornings, 8:00am to noon starting in
mid-January through March. If you’d like to join us as a picker or just would like more
information about helping, please contact Carol Karsten through your church
directory or call the office for contact information. When it is time to register your
trees for gleaning, the information on how to do that will be provided in the Good
Word of the Day email.
8 Holiday Health Tips for Seniors
The holiday season is kicking into full swing, which means time spent with family and friends, giving back, and
great food. It can also be a season of over-indulgence and busy travel schedules, which ultimately could leave
your waistline and health at risk. Here is a list of holiday health tips for seniors:
Keep Moving: You want to burn all the extra energy (calories) you are consuming, make sure to keep moving! That
might mean taking a walk after a big dinner, taking stairs instead of elevators, and finding active things to do with
family and friends.
Prevent Infection: There are a handful of ways to fortify your immune system against infection during cold and flu
season. These include getting appropriate vaccines in a timely manner (for Covid, influenza, pneumonia, etc.), as
well as practicing above-and-beyond hygiene like washing hands frequently, disinfecting commonly used
surfaces like doorknobs, and taking hand sanitizer and tissues with you on the go.
Avoid Excess: It’s not just rich food and countless sweets that can pack on the pounds this holiday season, alcohol
can also be a major culprit. You can still enjoy your favorite beverages, just be mindful of how alcohol
consumption affects your body - it can dehydrate you; it puts added strain on your liver and kidneys, and it adds
hundreds of unnecessary calories to your diet. Practice moderation, keep up with water intake while imbibing, and
avoid high-calorie beers and drinks mixed with sugar-laden additives.
Plan for Exercise: It’s easy to let your workout routine get sidelined by holiday activities and/or travel. Plan ahead
to keep up with some form of physical activity (at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week) …i.e. by scheduling
daily walks, packing resistance bands to use at your destination. Don’t forget to pack the aids which support
healthy pain-free exercise too like a brace to manage knee swelling or compression stockings to promote good
circulation.
Prevent Falls: No matter where your holiday fun takes you, make sure you are guarding yourself against falls by
utilizing mobility aids recommended by your doctor, asking for assistance when walking over ice or snow, and
employing helpful transfer tools when getting in and out of the car (like swivel seats and car caddies).
Stick With Your Sleep Schedule: While it is fun to stay up late catching up with old friends or family, getting off
your regular sleep schedule can be dangerous. Not only has it been shown that even as little as a few nights of
sleep deprivation can impair cognitive functioning, but lack of sleep has also been linked to dehydration, high
blood pressure, and insulin resistance. As much as possible, stick with your routine bed and wake times and aim
to get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep a night.
Make Healthy Cooking Choices: Over-consumption of salty, sugary, fried, processed, and fatty foods can
exacerbate existing health conditions, amplify joint inflammation, and lead to unwanted weight gain. Make healthy
cooking choices this holiday season by substituting saturated fats (like butter) for unsaturated fats (like olive oil)
and replacing salt with flavorful spices in savory dishes.
—Lisa Nicholson, Parish Nurse
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Virtual Worship Services
Posted Weekly: 13724 W. Meeker Blvd. U.S. POSTAGE
Sun City West, AZ 85375-3730 PAID
www.lolaz.org/listen SUN CITY, AZ
PERMIT NO. 17
In-Person Worship
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8: 30 & 10:30 am
TIME DATED MATERIAL
Church Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm December 2021
Friday:
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: (623) 584-2000
Email: info@lolaz.org Current Resident/Or
Website: www.lolaz.org
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Staff
The Rev. Stephen Beyer
Pastor
pastorbeyer@lolaz.org
The Rev. Kim Sterner
Pastor
pastorkim@lolaz.org └ ┘
The Rev. Pam Reynolds
Pastor
pastorpam@lolaz.org
Deb Dorough
Director of Administration Items of Interest As We Re-Open
deb@lolaz.org
Worship Services on the Web. If you are out of town or not able to attend
Gloria Lien
services, visit our website and listen to the service at www.lolaz.org, or subscribe
Music Director to Lord of Life on YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/LordOfLifeLutheranChurch.
gloria@lolaz.org Listening Devices. Assisted listening devices are available as part of our sound
Cheryl Costa system during worship services.
Holy Communion in the Pew. If you wish to receive Holy Communion in the pew
Office Manager during worship, please notify one of the ushers prior to the beginning of the
cheryl@lolaz.org service. We are always happy to offer the sacrament to anyone who is unable to
Brendan Rincon come forward to the altar.
Media Manager Unisex Handicap Restrooms. The restrooms in the Chapel are Unisex Handicap
Restrooms and are available for people who need family member assistance or
brendan@lolaz.org are in wheelchairs.
Lisa Nicholson Wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are available in the Narthex for those who may have
Parish Nurse difficulty walking from the parking lot to the Sanctuary for worship. The door into
the Sanctuary on the east side of the building (next to the Columbarium) is
lisa@lolaz.org handicap accessible for those in wheelchairs, walkers or who have difficulty
Judie Bailey walking.
Admin Asst. — Finance Pastors on Call. One of your pastors is on call after office hours, on weekends and
judie@lolaz.org on holidays for emergencies. If you need to contact a pastor during those times,
call the church office answering machine at (623) 584-2000 and leave a message.
Dave Lien The on-call pastor will return your call as soon as they are able.
Choir Director Hospitalizations. If you are in the hospital and want us to be aware of it, please
dave@lolaz.org call the church office or have someone call on your behalf. Unless directed
otherwise, your name will be placed on the prayer chain and included in
Sheila Wright electronic notifications.
Events Coordinator Council Minutes and Financial Statements. These documents are available for
sheila@lolaz.org your perusal in the church office or on our Members Only website.
Lost & Found. Come to the church office to claim lost items.
Milka Huerta Mobile Donations. Use the code to the right to use Lord of Life’s secure
Custodian mobile donation site. Simply scan with your smart phone’s QR Code
reader application.
Richard Stiles
Text LOLAZGIVE to 77977 to give today!
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